Kuniumi Brewery Produces Original Lager for NADESHIKO Group
Kuniumi Brewery in Taga, Shiga, introduced an original beer for the Shiga-based dining group NADESHIKO on Instagram. The beer, called NADESHIKO Japanese Lager, is said to be available at NADESHIKO locations in Shiga, making it a local collaboration to watch.
Hop BroShiga has a fun collab on deck: Kuniumi Brewery in Taga brewed an original beer called "NADESHIKO Japanese Lager" for the NADESHIKO group.
MugiWhat! A beer made for a restaurant group? A lager for NADESHIKO already makes me want to line up snacks.
Hop BroYep, it's a local-first collaboration between a hometown brewery and a hometown dining company, which gives the whole thing more personality.
MugiNo way, and you can drink it not just at NADESHIKO spots but at Torimaru and Uomaru too? That's a full Shiga bar-hopping plan!
Hop BroHere's the neat part: making it a lager really matters. Choosing a bottom-fermented lager keeps it flexible and food-friendly.
MugiWait, what is bottom fermentation? Why did my casual beer chat suddenly turn into a science exam!?
Hop BroSimple version: it ferments cool and slow, so the aroma stays controlled and the beer lands with a clean, crisp finish.
MugiOoh, so it's not trying to body-slam the food, it's more like a beer that supports dinner!
Hop BroExactly. Lager changes with the dish and the room, and this feels like serving experience by design, which honestly makes me want to try it on site.
MugiThen it's settled! Let's go eat in Shiga and chase down NADESHIKO Japanese Lager together!
An Original Lager for the NADESHIKO Group
Kuniumi Brewery, based in Taga, Shiga, introduced on Instagram that it has produced an original beer called `NADESHIKO Japanese Lager` for the Shiga-based dining company NADESHIKO Group. The post says the beer can be enjoyed at NADESHIKO locations across Shiga, as well as at stores such as Torimaru and Uomaru.
NADESHIKO Group is known as a dining company that builds its business around local ingredients and dining experiences. By turning that concept into a house beer with a brewery from Taga, the collaboration connects the group’s restaurant identity with regional brewing culture.
For Kuniumi Brewery, a brewery rooted in Taga, Shiga, this kind of project fits naturally with local food and drink culture. The collaboration is interesting not just as a new beer release, but as a beer designed to be enjoyed together with food and in a restaurant setting.
Lagers are generally versatile with food, and the way they are served can shape the impression they leave. It will be worth seeing how NADESHIKO Group uses this beer across its locations and how it pairs with the menu at each venue.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroShiga has a fun collab on deck: Kuniumi Brewery in Taga brewed an original beer called "NADESHIKO Japanese Lager" for the NADESHIKO group.
MugiWhat! A beer made for a restaurant group? A lager for NADESHIKO already makes me want to line up snacks.
Hop BroYep, it's a local-first collaboration between a hometown brewery and a hometown dining company, which gives the whole thing more personality.
MugiNo way, and you can drink it not just at NADESHIKO spots but at Torimaru and Uomaru too? That's a full Shiga bar-hopping plan!
Hop BroHere's the neat part: making it a lager really matters. Choosing a bottom-fermented lager keeps it flexible and food-friendly.
MugiWait, what is bottom fermentation? Why did my casual beer chat suddenly turn into a science exam!?
Hop BroSimple version: it ferments cool and slow, so the aroma stays controlled and the beer lands with a clean, crisp finish.
MugiOoh, so it's not trying to body-slam the food, it's more like a beer that supports dinner!
Hop BroExactly. Lager changes with the dish and the room, and this feels like serving experience by design, which honestly makes me want to try it on site.
MugiThen it's settled! Let's go eat in Shiga and chase down NADESHIKO Japanese Lager together!
